2015 NASCAR Thread - And then there was 1

[Blitz24]

Kyle Busch on pole for the truck race. We know how this race ends.

Ron Hornaday wrecks him and wins race?

 

[GTPorsche]

That would be quite the accomplishment.

 

[JohnBM01]

Too good for the weekend, we got Trucks at Bristol tonight. Or according to the general public-at-large, this race is already spoiled because the win was handed to Kyle Busch. "Rowdy" might just win tonight... or will he? Not counting out the likes of Matt Crafton or somebody? Either way, we'll see who will finish P1 tonight around Bristol.


Good luck to all drivers and teams tonight.

 

[OutlawQuadrnt]

* Spoilers! *


John Wes Townley will be involved in an incident. One driver will be mad at another post race. Kyle Busch dominates the field for another win.


* End spoiler *

 

[Blood Eagle]

* Spoilers! *


John Wes Townley will be involved in an incident. One driver will be mad at another post race. Kyle Busch dominates the field for another win.


* End spoiler *

 

[OutlawQuadrnt]

Nope. I'm a jinx because all my predictions proved wrong but I don't think anyone will complain. You're welcome.

 

[Jahgee]

I really wanted Kyle to win just to see the meltdown everyone would have

 

[OutlawQuadrnt]

I really wanted Kyle to win just to see the meltdown everyone would have

Don't worry. There's still two more chances this weekend to see that.

 

[Blood Eagle]

Nope. I'm a jinx because all my predictions proved wrong but I don't think anyone will complain. You're welcome.

I'm actually a big KB fan. Thought he'd run away with it.

 

[Ganon83]

http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/sometimes-breaking-up-is-good-to-do
Note that Lee Spencer is breaking this news, so there is a pretty great chance that it's true (She has broken a lot of big silly season deals such as Edwards and Kenseth to Gibbs and ironically Bowyer to MWR).

A little birdie told me yesterday that HScott is also trying to get a pretty big deal in place for Darlington paint scheme wise. Don't know if they will get it done in time. I do know that the 18 will NOT have a retro scheme.

 

[RACECAR]

Well, is there any sponsor on the 18 that realistically could pull off a retro Scheme? As far as I know, Interstate Batteries has only been around since the 90s if I recall (might be earlier).

 

[Jahgee]

Well, is there any sponsor on the 18 that realistically could pull off a retro Scheme? As far as I know, Interstate Batteries has only been around since the 90s if I recall (might be earlier).

Mars could have done a throwback

 

[GTPorsche]

Mars could have done a throwback

To what?

 

[Jahgee]

To what?

Either would have worked

 

[RACECAR]

Aren't those from around the early 2000s though? Hardly retro considering everyone else is either resurrecting something from the 70s or 80s.

 

[Jahgee]

Aren't those from around the early 2000s though? Hardly retro considering everyone else is either resurrecting something from the 70s or 80s.

Kyle Petty Larson's is from 1991-1993, the Skittles one is from 98

 

[GTPorsche]

I'd guess the 51, if they can get what they want would be a throwback to a particular movie car...

..or possibly an A.J. Foyt car..

Edit: Larson's being a throwback to Kyle Petty's Mello-Yello is a nod to Sabates, plus there was no significant #42 prior to that time period.

Edit2: The throwbacks have all been specific to their car number as well.

 

[RACECAR]

Kyle Petty Larson's is from 1991-1993, the Skittles one is from 98

Forgot about the Mello Yello so I guess we can throw early 90s in there as well. Still, the Mars ones don't really go as far back as said Mello Yello Paint scheme or the others.

 

[Jahgee]

Forgot about the Mello Yello so I guess we can throw early 90s in there as well. Still, the Mars ones don't really go as far back as said Mello Yello Paint scheme or the others.

 

[RACECAR]

And I seem to have forgotten that one as well. Just forget everything I said, you win

 

[GTPorsche]

Only because Haas doesn't go that far back and he can do whatever he wants with his own company.

 

[RACECAR]

Speaking of Haas, turns out one of his Business partners is Joe Custer. Guess who his son is.

 

[AMPMROCKETFANN]

Clint Bowyer will leave MWR at season's end. http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-me...t-bowyer-michael-waltrip-racing-separate.html

In addition, MWR will NOT field a full-season team in 2016.

Bowyer to CGR. Calling it now. Also, at this rate, MWR is basically on the way out as a team. They might be up for absorption with smaller teams at this rate.

I'll be shocked if they run any non-restrictor plate races.

With Waltrip himself driving. Hmm.

Clint Bowyer to RFR and David Ragan to RPM? If Bowyer goes to RFR, then it would mean that Biffle will either retire or be released by Roush.

Nope, Bowyer to CGR as part of the Kaufman deal, 5-Hour energy as a sponsor as well. Ragan to a Toyota team that isn't Gibbs or at the very least back to front row motorsports. I expect Biffle to voluntarily retire within the next years as his chances of that 3 series championship have basically dried up.

Michigan 2013.

Edit: If it puts things into perspective, Trevor Bayne did better as the driver of the 21 than he has as the driver of the 6.

LOL. Wait true. Also, Jones to 11 replacing Hamlin after his brief 5th team stint. Calling it now.

The 1990s throwback paint schemes continues when Kyle Larson drives the Mello Yello colors at Darlington.

1. Do they even sell Mello Yello at Target? I've only seen it at Subway and country malls/restaurants.
2. Complete shame Mello changed their logo. Which then begs the question of how CGR got it.
3. Anyone getting a strong Days of Thunder vibe? Admittedly, I can see them being a permanent sponsor for Larson with an updated livery.
4. There need to be more sunsets/palm trees on race cars

 

[Adamgp]

Liking the Mello Yello car.

I don't think Larson can pull off Kyle Petty hair (or the 'stache) though.

 

[MustangRyan]

Bowyer to CGR. Calling it now. Also, at this rate, MWR is basically on the way out as a team. They might be up for absorption with smaller teams at this rate.

Nope, Bowyer to CGR as part of the Kaufman deal, 5-Hour energy as a sponsor as well.

Bowyer has already said that he won't be driving for MWR or for Rob Kaufman next year. Rob is now a co-owner at CGR. It would appear that Bowyer is not going to CGR for 2016.

 

[RACECAR]

Liking the Mello Yello car.

I don't think Larson can pull off Kyle Petty hair (or the 'stache) though.

The little whipper snapper can barely pull off facial hair at the moment so I don't think anyone was expecting him to go that far

 

[Ganon83]

I'd guess the 51, if they can get what they want would be a throwback to a particular movie car...

..or possibly an A.J. Foyt car..

Edit: Larson's being a throwback to Kyle Petty's Mello-Yello is a nod to Sabates, plus there was no significant #42 prior to that time period.

Edit2: The throwbacks have all been specific to their car number as well.

Remember HScott also owns the 46...

 

[GTPorsche]

Remember HScott also owns the 46...

Yes, unfortunately that car gets no mention due to Annett seemingly being a ghost on the track.

I like their way of thinking though. I hope they can pull it off.

 

[Ganon83]

MWR is probably teaming with either FRR, Jay Robinson, or BK to have some sort of program when Mikey runs the plate races and the car is ran by somebody else the rest of the year.

 

[GTPorsche]

Michael did state an interest in being at least a consultant for another team but he doesn't appear to be interested in owning another team due to lack of money.